MEP Quality Assurance Manager

MEP Quality Assurance Manager
London | Major Data Centre Project
Comprehensive Benefits Package (Freelance Considered)

A leading building services contractor is delivering complex engineering solutions across some of the UK’s most prestigious commercial, residential, healthcare, education, data centre and infrastructure projects.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth within the mission-critical sector, we are looking to appoint an experienced MEP Quality Assurance Manager to support the delivery of a major Data Centre project.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business and play a key role in driving quality assurance standards across a flagship project while working closely with operational teams, clients and senior leadership.

The Role
As MEP Quality Assurance Manager, you will take ownership of the quality function on a major Data Centre development. You will oversee project activities throughout the construction phase, ensuring that all mechanical, electrical and public health installations are delivered to the highest quality standards, fully compliant with specifications, drawings and industry regulations.

You will work closely with site teams, engineers and subcontractors to implement robust QA processes, promote right-first-time delivery, and ensure consistent quality across all MEP installations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all MEP quality assurance activities across a major Data Centre project
Develop, implement and maintain project-specific quality management systems and procedures
Conduct regular inspections and audits of mechanical and electrical installations
Review and sign off ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans), check sheets and QA documentation
Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, standards and client requirements
Manage snagging, defects identification and close-out processes
Liaise with project managers, engineers and subcontractors to resolve quality issues
Drive a right-first-time culture across all site activities
Produce quality reports and provide regular updates to senior management
Support commissioning activities and handover documentation preparation
Promote continuous improvement in quality processes across the project and wider business
About You

Proven experience in a QA/QC or Quality Assurance Manager role within the construction or MEP sector
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems
Previous experience working on Data Centre projects is highly desirable
Strong understanding of construction quality management systems and procedures
Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and installation standards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence site teams and drive high-quality installation standards
Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to delivering right-first-time outcomes
Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing business
Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on a flagship Data Centre development within a rapidly growing sector
Join a highly respected engineering and building services contractor with a long-standing industry reputation
Work alongside experienced operational, commercial and technical delivery teams
Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
Secure pipeline of work with long-standing clients and repeat business opportunities
Competitive benefits package with flexibility for freelance candidates where appropriate
If you’re interested
If you're an experienced MEP Quality professional looking to join a business with a strong reputation and a growing presence within the Data Centre sector, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed